Supply chains Archives - WRAP Compliance

November 8, 2023

2023 International Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference

Apparel and footwear factory executives, directors, managers and leadership teams are invited to the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)’s upcoming conference in Vietnam! Manufacturers and U.S. buyers will convene to promote relationship building, obtain a deeper understanding of U.S. requirements, discuss brand expectations for facilities, and explore solutions for key purchasing and compliance issues. […]

WRAP sponsors CAF webinar on forced and child labor regulations in Canada

The Government of Canada is increasingly targeting forced labor and child labor in supply chains. An upcoming webinar hosted by our friends at the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) will help businesses across the country understand the ever-growing web of legislation and governmental measures and prepare for their May 2024 reporting obligations. Our President and CEO […]

AAFA Industry Chat on Nearshoring

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Senior Vice President of Policy Nate Herman sat down with our President & CEO, Avedis Seferian, to discuss the implications of nearshoring for the United States market and the opportunities it presents for brands and retailers.

DELIVER Americas 2023

WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, will be a featured speaker at DELIVER Americas 2023. His session will explore the importance of social compliance verification in the era of mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (mHRDD). Follow the link below to learn more and register! DELIVER Americas 2023“The Evolving Landscape of the ‘S’ in ESG: Why […]

2023 ASD Market Week

WRAP’s Senior Director of Program Integrity, Hong Mei, will be a featured speaker at the ASD Market Week trade show! Her session will explore best practices for responsible sourcing and sustainable production in Asia. Follow the link below to learn more and register. ASD Market WeekMonday, August 21, 202311 a.m. PDT Las Vegas Convention Center […]

Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) Trade Show

WRAP is pleased to sponsor Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS)’s upcoming trade show in Canada (ATSC), the largest international sourcing event focused on North American apparel, textile, and fashion sectors. Attendees will be able to connect with 200+ exhibitors from the world’s leading sourcing destinations and learn more about trending supply chain and compliance issues from […]

Recording of AAFA Virtual Training on Social Responsibility

WRAP’s Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, Mark Jaeger, was a featured speaker in a virtual training hosted by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). This session provided context on the development of social compliance programs and the real-world constraints on program effectiveness. It also reviewed strategies for promoting social compliance across the supply chain. […]

AAFA Virtual Training on Social Responsibility

WRAP’s Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, Mark Jaeger, will be a featured speaker in an upcoming members-only webinar hosted by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). This virtual training will benefit AAFA members who are interested in or new to social compliance and/or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the apparel, footwear, or […]

Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference

Wednesday, June 21, 20233:30 – 4:15 p.m. ET Verizon Executive Education Center (Cornell Tech)2 W Loop Rd.New York City, NY. 10044 WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, will be a featured speaker at Innovation Forum’s two-day conference in New York. His session will explore how social compliance standards can align to tackle audit fatigue and […]

Panel discussion on cultural impact of Rana Plaza at 2023 Sustainability Summit

WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, was a featured speaker at Sourcing Journal’s 2023 Sustainability Summit in New York. He joined a panel discussion on how the tragic collapse of Rana Plaza impacted the social compliance landscape and global discourse about human rights issues in supply chains. Learn more about the insights and personal testimonies […]